Advanced Semiconductor Technology (AST) Ltd provides ASIC design services and distributes advanced electronic components and design automation tools to the Israeli high-tech industry. AST also works with and provides technical support for well-known vendors for ASICs, intellectual property (IP), electronic design automation (EDA), and application specific standard products (ASSP), which include advanced electronic components for networking, image processing, DSP boards and modules, and high-performance memory and optoelectronic devices. In addition, AST ASIC serves as a focal point in the Israeli market for ASIC and COT design services and supplies for advanced technologies (40nm) and mixed signal applications.